The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is South Africa’s premier multi-stakeholder platform, bringing together government, academia, industry, and civil society to advance science, technology, and innovation. In this episode, we spotlight the 2025 forum, exploring its role in shaping national priorities, fostering collaboration across sectors, and recognising excellence in scientific achievement.

Listeners will gain insights into:


The strategic role of the NSTF in driving South Africa’s innovation agenda.


How science and technology can be leveraged for economic growth and societal development.


Key highlights from the 2025 forum, including initiatives, partnerships, and recognitions that will shape the country’s innovation landscape.

The conversation also underscores the importance of collaboration between research institutions, private sector players, and policymakers in strengthening South Africa’s global competitiveness in science, technology, and innovation.

The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is South Africa&rsquo;s premier multi-stakeholder platform, bringing together government, academia, industry, and civil society to advance science, technology, and innovation. In this episode, we spotlight the 2025 forum, exploring its role in shaping national priorities, fostering collaboration across sectors, and recognising excellence in scientific achievement.
Listeners will gain insights into:
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The strategic role of the NSTF in driving South Africa&rsquo;s innovation agenda.
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How science and technology can be leveraged for economic growth and societal development.
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Key highlights from the 2025 forum, including initiatives, partnerships, and recognitions that will shape the country&rsquo;s innovation landscape.
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The conversation also underscores the importance of collaboration between research institutions, private sector players, and policymakers in strengthening South Africa&rsquo;s global competitiveness in science, technology, and innovation.

Welcome to Science for Change, the official podcast channel of South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). This platform brings you inspiring conversations, thought-provoking insights, and real-world stories that explore how science and innovation are shaping our society, economy, and future.

From budget insights and national development strategies to grassroots innovation and civic science campaigns, each episode features voices from policy makers, researchers, innovators, and everyday South Africans who are part of our national journey toward inclusive, knowledge-based development.

Whether you're a student, a science enthusiast, or a decision-maker, tune in to discover how science sits at the centre of government, society, and development.

Follow. Share. Engage. Because innovation starts with informed citizens

Welcome to Science for Change, the official podcast channel of South Africa&rsquo;s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). This platform brings you inspiring conversations, thought-provoking insights, and real-world stories that explore how science and innovation are shaping our society, economy, and future.
From budget insights and national development strategies to grassroots innovation and civic science campaigns, each episode features voices from policy makers, researchers, innovators, and everyday South Africans who are part of our national journey toward inclusive, knowledge-based development.
Whether you're a student, a science enthusiast, or a decision-maker, tune in to discover how science sits at the centre of government, society, and development.
Follow. Share. Engage. Because innovation starts with informed citizens

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Welcome to Science for Change, the official podcast channel of South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). This platform brings you inspiring conversations, thought-provoking insights, and real-world stories that explore how science and innovation are shaping our society, economy, and future.

From budget insights and national development strategies to grassroots innovation and civic science campaigns, each episode features voices from policy makers, researchers, innovators, and everyday South Africans who are part of our national journey toward inclusive, knowledge-based development.

Whether you're a student, a science enthusiast, or a decision-maker, tune in to discover how science sits at the centre of government, society, and development.

Follow. Share. Engage. Because innovation starts with informed citizens.

Welcome to Science for Change, the official podcast channel of South Africa&rsquo;s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). This platform brings you inspiring conversations, thought-provoking insights, and real-world stories that explore how science and innovation are shaping our society, economy, and future.
From budget insights and national development strategies to grassroots innovation and civic science campaigns, each episode features voices from policy makers, researchers, innovators, and everyday South Africans who are part of our national journey toward inclusive, knowledge-based development.
Whether you're a student, a science enthusiast, or a decision-maker, tune in to discover how science sits at the centre of government, society, and development.
Follow. Share. Engage. Because innovation starts with informed citizens.